whom

Definition

  • objective case of 'who'
  • used in formal writing or speech

Examples

  • ('formal') The person to 'whom' we spoke to was very helpful. = ('formal') The person 'whom' we spoke to was very helpful. = (more commonly) The person 'who/that' we spoke to was very helpful.

  • ('formal') Her brother, 'whom' I met last year, is an attorney. = (more commonly) Her brother, 'who' I met last year, is an attorney.

  • ('formal') To 'whom' did you speak? = ('formal') 'Whom' did you speak to? = (more commonly) 'Who' did you speak to?

Movie quotes

  • (..) - It's the world internet hub in Oslo, every byte of data flows through there, fastest access on earth. So what'd they say? He's fixated on the missiles. But the codes are constantly being changed. By whom? Parties unknown. We have an ally? Ultron's got an enemy. That's not the same thing. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron